Information Technology

The Information Technology Associate’s Degree Hybrid Program at Platt College provides structured education in foundational information technology concepts and systems support through a defined curriculum and delivery format.

Program features:

• Associate’s Degree in Information Technology
• Hybrid program delivery, combining online coursework with required on-campus instruction (Program is taught through a combination of online and on-campus courses. All program courses are predetermined as either online or on-ground.)
• Curriculum focused on core IT concepts, systems support, and technology fundamentals
• Structured, cohort-based program with defined course sequencing
• Academic preparation applicable to entry-level information technology support environments
• Institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
• Approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
• Student support services available throughout enrollment, including academic advising, financial aid guidance, and Career Services

Platt College programs are educational in nature.

Completion of the program does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.

The Information Technology Associate’s Degree Hybrid Program provides instruction in information technology fundamentals, systems operation, and technical support concepts, preparing graduates to support technology environments under appropriate supervision.

Instruction includes:

• Computer hardware and system components
• Operating system fundamentals
  Networking concepts and terminology
• Systems configuration and troubleshooting principles
• Information technology support concepts
• Database fundamentals
• Cybersecurity awareness and basic information security concepts
• Cloud and virtualization concepts
• IT documentation and technical communication
• Professional and ethical considerations in information technology
• Business and organizational context for IT systems

Instruction emphasizes foundational IT knowledge and applied concepts, rather than specialization in a single technology platform.

The Information Technology Associate’s Degree Hybrid Program follows a published program sequence.

Program length, including clock hours and quarter credits, is defined in the Catalog Addendum and reviewed during the enrollment process.

Upon successful completion of the Information Technology Associate’s Degree Hybrid Program all academic and institutional requirements, graduates are awarded an:

• Associate’s Degree in Information Technology

The Information Technology Hybrid Program is offered at:

• Anaheim
• Ontario
• Riverside

Campus availability and start dates are confirmed during the enrollment process.

The Information Technology Associate’s Degree is a Hybrid Program.

Program is taught through a combination of online and on-campus courses

All courses are predetermined as either online or on-ground

On-campus attendance is required for designated instructional components

No. The Information Technology Hybrid Program does not include formal laboratory courses or externships.

Applied learning occurs through coursework, projects, and instructional activities aligned with the curriculum.

This Information Technology Hybrid Program provides education applicable to entry-level information technology support roles, subject to employer requirements and individual qualifications.

Potential environments include:

• IT support and help desk environments
• Systems support roles
• Technical support functions within organizations
• Technology support roles across various industries

Employment outcomes vary based on individual circumstances.

The Information Technology Hybrid Program may be appropriate for individuals who:

• Are interested in learning foundational information technology concepts
• Want structured instruction in IT systems and support
• Prefer a hybrid learning format
• Are seeking an Associate’s Degree program focused on technology fundamentals
• Are prepared for a cohort-based academic schedule

Prospective students are encouraged to speak with Admissions and review required disclosures prior to enrollment.

Information Technology Hybrid Program enrollment requirements include:

• Proof of high school graduation, GED, or equivalent
• Completion of a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
• Completion of enrollment documentation

All requirements are reviewed during the enrollment process.

• Request information and speak with Admissions
• Complete a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
• Submit required documentation
• Review required institutional disclosures
• Complete enrollment paperwork
• Begin the program in the next available cohort (subject to availability)

The Information Technology Hybrid Program costs include:

• Tuition
• Books and supplies

The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.

Financial aid for the Information Technology Hybrid Program is available to qualified students. Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.

The Information Technology Hybrid Program is educational in nature.

Graduates may choose to pursue third-party information technology certifications, subject to individual eligibility and certifying body requirements.

Certification eligibility and outcomes are determined by the certifying organizations.

Program completion does not guarantee certification or employment.

Transfer credit for eligible coursework may be considered, subject to transcript evaluation and academic approval for the Information Technology Hybrid Program.

Acceptance of transfer credit varies by course content and program requirements.

Information Technology programs focus on foundational technology systems and support concepts, while Cybersecurity programs focus on information security, risk management, and protection of digital systems.

Yes. Hands-on learning is incorporated through applied coursework and project-based instructional activities included in the curriculum for the Information Technology Hybrid Program.

No. The Information Technology Associate’s Degree is a hybrid program with required on-campus instruction.